Tithonia diversifolia impact used as bio-fertilizer on maize (Zea mays) in the region Mbujimayi, Kasaï oriental province, DRC

Michel Nkongolo M

Tithonia diversifolia impact used as bio-fertilizer on maize (Zea mays) in the region Mbujimayi, Kasaï oriental province, DRC

Keywords : Impact, Tithonia diversifolia bio-fertilizer, crop, corn, Mbuji Mayi, DRC


Abstract

The use of Tithonia diversifolia as organic fertilizer, plant species that have good content basic mineral elements including nitrogen, improves the efficiency of maize in the region Mbujimayi tropical savannah. Soils in this tropical region, are characterized by the weakness of the nitrogen and phosphorus content. A test was conducted on the site of the Official University Mbujimayi by testing a few doses of Tithonia diversifolia on corn. The following results were obtained: -The yield of 2.5 tonnes of maize (Var Mus) is obtained with the control without fertilizer. -The Return of 4.8 tonnes of maize was recorded with 3 tons of dry matter Tithonia diversifolia. This plant species is a good organic fertilizer on maize in Mbujimayi region in the southern part of the DRC in Sub-Tropical.

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